Below are 2 bills currently before the Assembly & Senate:

SB 1517 - Sentencing Three Strikes - Polanco (http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/postquery?bill_number=sb_1517&sess=CUR&house=B&author=polanco) amended

AB 1790 - Sentencing Three Strikes - Goldberg (http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/postquery?bill_number=ab_1790&sess=CUR&house=B&author=goldberg) amended

This is a GREAT site! LOTS of information available!

F.A.C.T.S. (http://www.facts1.com/)

Facing Life in Prison For Stealing Food For His Family

MICHAEL GARCIA
Charge: Petty theft with a prior conviction of theft
Value of stolen goods: $5.62 (one package of meat)

"I think the law is a good idea," stated Michael Garcia. "I mean, if I was
to get busted for another serious crime, I'd think I'd have it coming."

Michael Garcia is a soft-spoken, 35-year-old Mexican American who was the
picture of self-deprecation throughout his interview in the Los Angeles
County Jail. He often had trouble making eye contact and freely expressed
his shame for his actions. He still seemed in disbelief that he is facing a
life sentence for stealing a package of meat.

http://www.voice4change.org/stories/showstory.asp?file=020703~facts.asp

the insanity of it all astounds me